Vervallen windmolen 1865 - 1930

"Vervallen windmolen" (Fallen Windmill) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Jac van Looij (1855-1930) created sometime between 1865 and 1930. The drawing, measuring 497 mm in height and 375 mm in width, depicts a dilapidated windmill in a field. The windmill is the main subject of the artwork and the viewer’s attention is drawn to its broken, tilting blades, evoking a sense of decay and time passing. Van Looij is known for his works in the Realistic style of art, often incorporating landscapes and natural elements like windmills and trees.